Aerial Hoop Classes: Learn Flow, Spins, and Technique
The aerial hoop, or lyra, is where we explore movement through dynamic spins and intentional poses. Whether you are finding your first seat or mastering complex flows, these sessions are about building strength at your own pace.
A quick session on the aerial hoop in the beautiful, sunlit Sunroom studio. This sequence shows a fluid transition into a split, highlighting the grace of the lyra.
Even with low height and a hoop that doesn't spin well, it's a great practice to move with intention. This sequence was a stubborn attempt to create flow in a limited space, a common challenge in home practice.
A slower, more deliberate hoop play session. This demonstrates how controlling the pace of movement can create a different mood and artistic expression on the lyra.
This image captures the feeling of flight on the aerial hoop. The flowing pants add to the sense of movement, showing how even simple poses can be dynamic and expressive.
A strong pose on the aerial hoop, demonstrating the core and upper body strength developed through lyra training. This is a foundational position from which many other tricks begin.
A flexible pose within the hoop, showcasing a side split. This highlights the flexibility training that is an integral part of my aerial arts classes.
This video captures my philosophy on movement and teaching. It's about finding joy in the process, being playful, and building a community where people can explore what their bodies can do.
A simple, playful sequence on the home aerial hoop setup. It's a reminder that practice can happen anywhere and that movement is always accessible.
This is a fun set of moves, even if it didn't turn out exactly as planned. My practice is always a work in progress, full of exploration and learning.
All the rolls. This sequence focuses on continuous rolling movements around the hoop, which is a great drill for building body awareness and control on the lyra.
About Aerial Hoop: Spins & Poses
The hoop can be intimidating, but most of the progress happens through simple, repetitive drills. I don’t believe in rushing into complex tricks before you’ve mastered your mount and basic grip. In our sessions, we focus on how to use the metal of the hoop to support your weight, making transitions look like a dance rather than a struggle. Whether you are learning to find your first seat or working on dynamic spinning, I will help you understand where your balance sits so you can move safely and confidently.
Getting comfortable with the aerial hoop is fifty percent technique and fifty percent just getting used to the pressure against your skin. It is completely normal to have shaky legs or feel uncoordinated in the beginning—it is part of the journey. In my sessions, we focus on three main pillars:
- Foundational Strength: Learning to mount, dismount, and find your 'home' position on the hoop without strain.
- Dynamic Movement: Understanding how to create momentum for spins so you work with the hoop, not against it.
- Flow & Transitions: Connecting shapes so your sequence looks like a continuous, fluid expression rather than a series of disconnected poses.
Whether you are training with me at BoulderBox in Vasant Kunj or Grip&Grab in Saket, I don't believe in forcing everyone into the same cookie-cutter shapes. I want you to find the movements that work for your specific body structure and goals. If you come from a dance background, we will focus on your lines. If you are here for the fitness aspect, we will prioritize the conditioning needed for longer sequences. You get to move your way—I am just here to help you find it.
Dasha Fogel
I am Dasha, and I spend most of my time upside down. Aerial arts changed how I see my own body, and I love holding space for others to get curious, train hard, and surprise themselves. It is never about being perfect—it is about finding your own rhythm in the air.
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